Question 1

Consider the work of two of the following artists: Lawrence Sargent, and Milhazes. Explain how the content of works by the artists you have selected is expressed or emphasized by the media and techniques used.

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Question 2

The 20th-century master of the fresco technique who created the work Mixtec Culture is:

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A)   Raphael.
B)   Diego Rivera.
C)   Pablo Picasso.
D)   Georges Braque.
E)   Frida Kahlo.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E) B

Question 3

The painting technique used in the first century in Egypt, Greece, and Rome that involves the use of wax is:

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A)   fresco.
B)   oil paint.
C)   acrylic.
D)   tempera.
E)   encaustic.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

In oil painting, thin veils of translucent color applied over a layer of opaque paint are known as:

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A)   glazes.
B)   synthetics.
C)   tesserae.
D)   primers.
E)   gesso.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

After building a canvas and before painting it, a painter generally applies a coat of:

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A)   fresco.
B)   linseed oil.
C)   primer.
D)   a nonaqueous medium.
E)   None of these answers are correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

One of the advantages of oil painting is that it dries very slowly. This allows for:

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A)   a subtle blending of colors.
B)   the painting to be reworked indefinitely.
C)   the application of layers of paint on top of one another.
D)   an almost infinite range of consistencies.
E)   All of these answers are correct.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Consider Lam's The Jungle and Sargent's Mountain Stream. These works represent views of nature. Explain how each artist uses the characteristics of his selected medium to express or represent his subject and his view of nature.

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Question 8

A nonaqueous paint is one that:

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A)   is less expensive than most.
B)   produces the most brilliant colors.
C)   dissolves in water.
D)   dissolves in something other than water.
E)   is very fast-drying.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D) D

Question 9

Discuss the unique features of the mosaic medium. How is it similar or different to that of painting? Select a mosaic work from the text and describe its function as art. Who is the intended audience?

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Question 10

Pope Julius II employed which two Italian Renaissance artists to paint frescoes for him?

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A)   Rivera and Kahlo
B)   Michelangelo and Raphael
C)   Van Gogh and Gauguin
D)   Vermeer and Van Eyck
E)   Donatello and TitianF) A) and D)
G) A) and B) B

Question 11

________ is watercolor that has been made opaque by adding inert white pigment to it.

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A)   Encaustic
B)   Impasto
C)   Fresco
D)   Gouache
E)   None of these answers are correct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

By the 1950s, this new synthetic paint would challenge oils as the principal painting medium. What is it?

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A)   Gouache
B)   Acrylic
C)   Encaustic
D)   Tempera
E)   CollageF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 13

Watercolor's primary characteristic is its:

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A)   permanency.
B)   opacity.
C)   ease of revision.
D)   transparency.
E)   textural qualities.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Discuss the medium employed in Saint Anthony Abbot Tempted by a Heap of Gold while giving consideration to the historical period and the practice of using this medium. Give examples of the technique the artist used in this painting and how the technique informed the subject matter.

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Question 15

Choose a painting medium and explain its characteristics. Select an artist who is known for working primarily in one medium and discuss how this medium seems to meet the needs of the artist's subjects and messages.

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Question 16

In buon fresco, or true fresco, pigment is mixed with water and applied to:

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A)   dry plaster.
B)   stretched canvas.
C)   hot beeswax.
D)   wet plaster.
E)   raw silk.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 17

Consider Christus's A Goldsmith in His Shop and Sillman's Nut. These two paintings present two very different styles of oil painting. Analyze the works and the stylistic differences between them.

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Question 18

Briefly outline the history of the fresco medium from ancient times through the 20th century. Select one particular fresco work and explain how, where, and when it was created. Identify the artist and place the work in one of the thematic categories.

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Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a nonaqueous medium?

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A)   Fresco
B)   Oil paint
C)   Acrylic
D)   Watercolor
E)   None of these answers are correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

In oil painting, linseed oil acts as:

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A)   a pigment.
B)   a ground.
C)   a border.
D)   a support.
E)   a binder.F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Exam 7: Painting

Consider the work of two of the following artists: Lawrence Sargent, and Milhazes. Explain how the content of works by the artists you have selected is expressed or emphasized by the media and techniques used.

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The 20th-century master of the fresco technique who created the work Mixtec Culture is:

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The painting technique used in the first century in Egypt, Greece, and Rome that involves the use of wax is:

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In oil painting, thin veils of translucent color applied over a layer of opaque paint are known as:

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After building a canvas and before painting it, a painter generally applies a coat of:

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One of the advantages of oil painting is that it dries very slowly. This allows for:

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Consider Lam's The Jungle and Sargent's Mountain Stream. These works represent views of nature. Explain how each artist uses the characteristics of his selected medium to express or represent his subject and his view of nature.

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A nonaqueous paint is one that:

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Discuss the unique features of the mosaic medium. How is it similar or different to that of painting? Select a mosaic work from the text and describe its function as art. Who is the intended audience?

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Pope Julius II employed which two Italian Renaissance artists to paint frescoes for him?

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________ is watercolor that has been made opaque by adding inert white pigment to it.

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By the 1950s, this new synthetic paint would challenge oils as the principal painting medium. What is it?

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Watercolor's primary characteristic is its:

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Discuss the medium employed in Saint Anthony Abbot Tempted by a Heap of Gold while giving consideration to the historical period and the practice of using this medium. Give examples of the technique the artist used in this painting and how the technique informed the subject matter.

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Choose a painting medium and explain its characteristics. Select an artist who is known for working primarily in one medium and discuss how this medium seems to meet the needs of the artist's subjects and messages.

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In buon fresco, or true fresco, pigment is mixed with water and applied to:

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Consider Christus's A Goldsmith in His Shop and Sillman's Nut. These two paintings present two very different styles of oil painting. Analyze the works and the stylistic differences between them.

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Briefly outline the history of the fresco medium from ancient times through the 20th century. Select one particular fresco work and explain how, where, and when it was created. Identify the artist and place the work in one of the thematic categories.

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Which of the following is an example of a nonaqueous medium?

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In oil painting, linseed oil acts as:

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